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  • Planting trees

    Pakistan must work on the environmental policymaking that has never quite had a place before in Pakistani politics.

  • Closely watched

    Journalists lack the knowledge that would enable them to better protect themselves in cyberspace.

  • Fixing perverse incentives

    We hope Government will realise that the best way to reduce subsidies is to crack down on theft.

  • Genes and genders

    Biased attitudes towards the girl child are the reason why women in Pakistan face discrimination.

  • A welcome development

    FIA investigation could settle many things and also suggest to us how best to avoid military interference in future.

  • Banning hatred

    Clamping down on social media alone is of limited value, even if the government’s intentions are good.

  • No electricity at public schools

    A strong check-and-balance system is needed to hold the education department responsible for each rupee allocated.

  • Normal temperatures

    Disseminating unsubstantiated information can have extremely dangerous consequences in a nation as volatile as ours.

  • High treason

    The implications of such a prosecution if it goes ahead are profound.

  • Extremes of weather

    It is essential that Pakistan invests in mitigating and protective measures in respect of extreme weather events.